There are 5 levels of certification based on the teachings of Master Cho Han-Kyu.
KNF Certification connects the KNF community around commonly accepted standards documented by practicioners and manufacturers and verified by mentors and instructors guided by directors to acheive a recongnizable standard of quality.
Practicioner of Korean Natural Farming
Level 1 Certification
Requirements: A Practicioner knows what the tools are and how to use them effectively
Full Level 1 Certification Criteria
Benefits: Market produce grown with Pure KNF.
Issued by: this Online Course
Manufacturer of Korean Natural Farming
Level 2 Certification
Full Level 2 Certification Criteria
Requirements: A Manufacturer is validated in the manufacture of 9 Core Solutions
Benefits: Officially manufacture Pure KNF Solutions.
Issued by: these courses
Mentor
Level 3 Certification
Mentors help practicioners and manufacturers maintain quality assurance in KNF. They themselves are typically producers and teach through hands on lessons. They are like "extension agents"
Issued by: KNF Level 4 instructors
Instructor
Level 4 Certification
Instructors help to train mentors and communicate an expert ability to convey and instruct students in the integrity of korean natural farming and have demonstrated obvious mastery in their personal practice. They are able to mentor and guide other instructors.
Issued by: KNF Certification Director
Director
Level 5 Certification
Leading authorities selected by the Pure KNF Foundation to unite devoted disciples of Master Cho Han-Kyu, founder of Korean Natural Farming towards furthering the ancient and accepted order
Issued by: Pure KNF Foundation Board of Directors
Korean Natural Farming
Training & Certification Program
Master CHO Han-Kyu founded Korean Natural Farming in 1967. His entire life has been devoted to giving farmers the tools they need to grow in balance with Nature.
Korean Natural Farming consists of 9 core solutions that can be formulated to become a complete system for plants, livestock and human health
About KNF Certification
Pure KNF Foundation fosters and maintains a venue for the assessment and maintenance of quality natural farming practices and products promulgated by the teachings of Master Han-Kyu Cho.